Craftsman 944.364280 Owner'S Manual Download

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SIMPLE STEPS TO
REMEMBER WHEN
CONVERTING YOUR LAWN MOWER

FOR MULCHING -
1.  Rear door closed.
2.  Mulcher door closed and locked.
FOR REAR BAGGING -
1.  Grass catcher installed.
2.  Mulcher door closed and locked.
FOR SIDE DISCHARGING -
1.  Rear door closed.
2.  Discharge defl ector installed.

CAUTION:

Do not run your lawn mow-

er with out rear door closed or ap proved
grass catcher in place. Never at tempt to
op er ate the lawn mow er with the rear door
re moved or propped open.

TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER

1. Lift up on grass catcher using the

frame han dle.

2. Remove grass catcher with clippings

from under lawn mower han dle.

3. Empty clippings from bag using both

frame handle and bag handle.

NOTE

: Do not drag the bag when empty-

ing; it will cause unnecessary wear.

Unlock
latch

Discharge
defl ector

Open
mulcher door

SIDE DISCHARGING
• Rear door must be closed.
• Open mulcher door and install dis-

charge defl ector under door as shown.

• Mower is now ready for discharging

operation.

• To convert to mulching or bagging

operation, dis charge defl ector must be
removed and mulcher door must be
closed and locked.

MOWER IS NOW
READY FOR
DISCHARGING
OPERATION

Grass

catcher

frame

handle

Bag
handle

CRAFTSMAN

ROT

WN MOWER - - MODEL

NUMBER

944.364280

NOTE:

All component dimensions given in U.S. inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mm.

IMPOR

ANT

Use only Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M.) replacement parts. Failure to do so could be hazardous, damage your lawn mo

wer and void your warranty

419944X007

Latch, Mulcher Door

33 432642

Mulcher

Door

34 419946X615

Bracket,

Grassbag

431

139

Kit, Wheel

Adjuster

, Rear

, RH

(Includes Knob & Pushnut)

36 175735

Hinge

Bracket

Assembly

419942X428

Discharge

Defl

ector

585900702

Handle Bracket, LH

585900802

Handle Bracket, RH

41 150406

Bolt,

Engine

42 193000

Spring,

orsion

191730

Nut, Hex, Nylock

581708319

Kit, Lawn Mower Housing

45 175650

Rod,

Hinge

581473301

Blade

Adapter / Pulley

586179801

Blade, 22", Standard Mulching

580244001

Blade, 22", Premium Bagging

48 851074

asher

Hardened

49 850263

asher

Helical

851084

Screw

, Machine, Hex Head

3/8-24 x 1-3/8 Grade 8

430599

Front

Baffl

KEY

NO.

NO. DESCRIPTION

1 427615X479

Upper

Handle

420939

Cable, Engine Zone Control

3 429930X004

Bracket,

Upstop

4 145006

Guide,

Cable

6 189713X428

Handle

Knob

178848

Screw #10-16 x 5/8

8 427612X428

Control

Bar

9 421084

Rear

Door

Assembly

425575

Hairpin, Door/Handle Pivot

437516

Plug, Handle Bar

427120X428

Rear

Baffl

18 581912601

-Knob

19 581902101

Rope

Guide

20 429157

Rear

Skirt

419949

Spring, Rear Door

, LH, Black

141841

Screw

, Panhead,

orx #20

419948

Spring, Rear Door

, RH, Grey

409148

Nut, Hex, Flanged

419945

Screw

, Rear Door/Handle Pivot

400246X460

Wheel &

ire

Assembly

, Rear

586212501

Bolt, Carriage 5/16-18 x 5/8

31 701037

Selector

Knob

KEY

NO.

NO. DESCRIPTION

52 404763

Decal,

Danger

17000510

Screw

, Semi-Gimlett Point

1/4-20 x 1/2

55 191730

Nut,

Hex

1741

1312

Screw

, Hex W

asher Head

#13 x 3/4

57 155377

Nut,

Hex

437517X479

Bar

, Lower Handle

59 191574

Handle

Bolt

62 431913X004

Belt

Retainer

- - -

Engine, Briggs & Stratton,

Model Number 1

10P02-

0003-F4 (See Breakdown)

431

138

Kit, Wheel

Adjust, Rear

, LH

(Includes Knob & Pushnut)

83 750097

Screw

84 428124

Fastener

Push

85 429801X004

Mounting

Bracket,

Rear

Skirt

96 197991

Clip,

Cable

- -

586567727

Owner’s Manual, English

- -

586567731

Owner’s Manual, French

KEY

NO.

NO. DESCRIPTION

Summary of Contents for 944.364280

Page 1: ...Model No 944 364280 CAUTION Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment Owner s Manual ROTARY LAWN MOWER 725 Series Briggs Stratton Engine Power Propelled 22 Multi Cut Sears Canada Inc Toronto Ontario M5B 2B8 ...

Page 2: ...materialagainst a wall or obstruction Material may richo chet back toward the operator Stop blade when crossing gravel surfaces Do not operate the mower without proper guards plates grass catcher or other safety protective devices in place See manufacturer s instructions for prop er operation and installation of accesso ries Only use accessories approved by the manufacturer Stop the blade s when c...

Page 3: ...earing protection Do not mow in shorts or open toed footwear Always let someone know you are outside mowing III SLOPE OPERATION Slopes are a major factor related to slip fall accidents which can result in severe injury All slopes require extra caution If you feel uneasy on a slope do not mow it DO Mow across the face of slopes never up and down Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on s...

Page 4: ...L RIGHTS WHICH MAY VARY FROM PROVINCE TO PROVINCE IN NO EVENT SHALL SEARS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL SPECIAL INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHETHER RESULTING FROM THE USE MISUSE OR INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT OR FROM DEFECTS IN THE PRODUCT THE EXCLUSIONS IN THIS PARAGRAPH SHALL NOTAPPLY IN JURISDICATIONS WHERE APPLICABLE LAW DOES NOT ALLOW FOR THE EXCLUSION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAM...

Page 5: ...utional professional or income producing purposes Wear items include but are not limited to belts blades tires spark plugs air filters chains shear bolts skid plates scraper bars drift cutters ropes tines collection bags and pulleys As the Warranty Period runs from the date of purchase and NOT from the date that a product is delivered opened assembled or first used plea se ensure during this time ...

Page 6: ...n thoroughly for additional loose parts HOW TO SET UP YOUR MOWER TO UNFOLD HANDLE IMPORTANT Unfold handle carefully so as not to pinch or damage control cables 1 Raise handles until lower handle sec tion locks into place in mowing posi tion 2 Remove protective padding raise up per handle section into place on lower handle and tighten both handle knobs 3 Remove handle padding holding operator prese...

Page 7: ...hipped ready to be used as a mulcher To convert mower to bagging or discharging see TO CON VERT MOWER in the Operation section of this manual INTRODUCING THE PREMIUM BAGGING BLADE For people who bag their clippings there is a new Premium Bagging Blade This accessory provides More efficient bagging Fewer clippings left on your lawn Better performance with leaves and heavy grass When you want better...

Page 8: ...ntrol bar Engine oil cap with dipstick Air filter Gasoline filler cap Housing Mulcher door Starter handle Spark plug IMPORTANT This lawn mower is shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the engine NOTE Gasoline containing up to 10 ethanol E10 is acceptable for use in this machine The use of any gasoline exceeding 10 ethanol E10 will void the product warranty Muffler 25 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL...

Page 9: ...is best for most lawns To change cutting height squeeze ad juster lever toward wheel Move wheel up or down to suit your requirements Be sure all wheels are in the same set ting NOTE Adjuster is properly positioned when plate tab inserts into hole in lever Also 9 position adjusters if so equipped allow lever to be positioned between the plate tabs TO CONVERT MOWER Your lawn mower was shipped ready ...

Page 10: ...nob Pushnut 36 175735 Hinge Bracket Assembly 38 419942X428 Discharge Defl ector 39 585900702 Handle Bracket LH 40 585900802 Handle Bracket RH 41 150406 Bolt Engine 42 193000 Spring Torsion 43 191730 Nut Hex Nylock 44 581708319 Kit Lawn Mower Housing 45 175650 Rod Hinge 46 581473301 Blade Adapter Pulley 47 586179801 Blade 22 Standard Mulching 580244001 Blade 22 Premium Bagging 48 851074 Washer Hard...

Page 11: ...al oil fill requires only 18 oz due to residual oil in engine from the manufacturers 100 quality testing When changing oil you may need 20 oz 4 Insert and tighten dipstick IMPORTANT Check oil level before each use Add oil if needed Fill to full line on dipstick Change the oil after every 25 hours of operation or each season You may need to change the oil more often under dusty dirty conditions See...

Page 12: ... most cut ting conditions the engine speed should be set in the FAST position Pores in cloth grass catchers can become filled with dirt and dust with use and catchers will collect less grass To prevent this regularly hose catcher off with water and let dry before using Keep top of engine around starter clear and clean of grass clippings and chaff This will help engine air flow and extend engine li...

Page 13: ...operating under a heavy load or in high outdoor temperatures 2 Service more often if operating in dirty or dusty conditions 3 Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil 4 Charge 48 hours at end of season 5 And after each 5 hours of use if so equipped Electric Start mowers Power Propelled mowers Use a scraper to clean under deck MAINTENANCE GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this lawn...

Page 14: ...empt to sharpen while on the mower To check blade balance you will need a 5 8 diameter steel bolt pin or a cone balancer When using a cone balancer follow the instructions supplied with balancer NOTE Do not use a nail for balancing blade The lobes of the center hole may appear to be centered but are not Slide blade on to an unthreaded portion of the steel bolt or pin and hold the bolt or pin paral...

Page 15: ...own in the Repair Parts section of this manual Give the lawn mower model number when ordering GEAR CASE To keep your drive system working properly the gear case and area around the drive should be kept clean and free of trash build up Clean under the drive cover twice a season The gear case is filled with lubricant to the proper level at the factory The only time the lubricant needs attention is i...

Page 16: ...lug type and gap setting are shown in the PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS section of this manual CLEAN UNDER DRIVE COVER Clean under drive cover at least twice a season Scrape underside of cover with putty knife or similar tool to remove any build up of trash or grass on underside of drive cover Fuel Filter Clamp Clamp 17 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING To avoid serious injury before performing any service...

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